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The Animal Kingdom

2023Movie2 h 7 min

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic695.7Rotten Tomatoes83%75%

A deeply moving, deeply unsettling adventure movie about family and the mind, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

All creatures crave freedom.

In a world hit by a wave of mutations transforming humans into animals, François does everything he can to save his wife. As some of the creatures disappear into a nearby forest, he and their son Émile embark on a quest that will change their lives forever.

Feels like

  • Body Horror Drama
  • Metaphorical Mutation
  • Intense Family Bond
  • French New Wave Aesthetic
  • Psychological Grief
  • Uncanny Valley Atmosphere
  • Slow-Burn Transformation
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Surreal Realism

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Thomas Cailley
Written by
Pauline Munier, Thomas Cailley
Produced by
Pierre Guyard
Music by
Andrea Laszlo De Simone

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Facts

October 4, 2023 · 2 h 7 min · Disturbing Imagery, Violence

Released
October 4, 2023
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium, France
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
52 countries

Tropes

Manipulative Bitch, Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe, Ready for Lovemaking +9

  • Manipulative Bitch
  • Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe
  • Ready for Lovemaking
  • Brilliant, but Lazy
  • Friends with Benefits
  • Chosen Conception Partner
  • Unrequited Love
  • She Is Not My Girlfriend
  • Title Drop
  • Love Triangle
  • Marriage of Convenience
  • Like Father, Unlike Son

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Animal Kingdom?"

Questions about The Animal Kingdom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Animal Kingdom?

HuluKanopyHoopla

In the United States, The Animal Kingdom streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is The Animal Kingdom worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 69).

Will The Animal Kingdom scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was The Animal Kingdom a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 60% of its budget.

Is The Animal Kingdom in English?

French

No, it was made in French.